Rocky Horror Picture Show @ AS220
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Hey everyone!! Yes we know we're posting this one early, but we just wanted to give everyone plenty of opportunity to buy tickets before the rush. Let's get in the early Halloween spirit by checking out a shadow cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show!!
TLDR: Cult classic film where performers mimic the scenes as the movie plays. Audience shouts and uses props along with the film. RKO Army will sell prop bags (may require cash). Strong themes and language. Event will likely sell out so buy tickets ASAP. Tickets can be purchased via RKO Army's website link below. Youtube link with recording of a similar showing also below to learn more of the experience. Movie starts at 9pm. We'll meet at AS220's bar at 8pm for a drink before. Likely to move to second spot for drinks after the movie.
If you've never heard of Rocky Horror well it's a little difficult to put the plot into words. Young lovers Brad and Janet find themselves stranded on a isolated road after some car trouble. Looking for a phone to call for help, the couple stumbles on an intimidating gothic style manor in the midst of a strange gathering. Hoping to simply make a quick call and return to the car, Brad and Janet are introduced to Dr. Frank-N-Furter and are ushered upstairs to witness the culmination of the scientist's most recent experiment. What follows is a night of madness and some inappropriate fun.
The film was a bit dud upon release in 1975, but it quicky gained a cult following with late night showings that evolved into what is easily one of the most unique movie going experiences out there. RKO Army will perform a shadow cast (mimicking the scenes without speaking) while the movie plays behind them. The audience is encouraged to shout along (and at) the film. There are known call and responses, but they've changed over years. Honestly just go with your heart on what you want to yell, there's not many rules with Rocky Horror lol Even stranger, there are moments where the crowd uses props such as throwing fake toast, squirt guns, and toilet paper. RKO Army will be selling bags with all the props you'll need, so you may want to bring some cash just incase they don't take card. It's not required so you can skip it if you want.
Oh...if you admit to being a Rocky Horror virgin you may end up on stage...ye have been warned lol It's fun though if you don't mind the attention.
It's kind of difficult to put the full experience into words lol Check out the you tube link below to see what you're getting yourself into. Plus it's a recent upload, so you'll hear the more current shoutouts.
If the picture for this event isn't enough of a clue lol The movie does have a lot of suggestive themes and language. Honestly the audience shouting is worse than the film lol Consider yourself warned lol
Another Note: If you never heard of Rocky Horror we recommend you take a look into the film before. There are some themes that some people may find not politically correct by today's standards (mainly the term transvestite is used). The film by no means mocks anything related to LGBTQIA+ issues, but we just want to make sure everyone feels comfortable at the show. The film's most famous song "Sweet Transvestite" is commonly played a Pride events. It's also sung poorly by Eddie whenever the group goes to Boombox haha
Check out RKO Army's website to find the link to buy your tickets. We highly recommend doing it as soon as you RSVP. Considering it's October, we expect it to sell out.
The show starts at 9pm at AS220, so let's just meet there an hour before. It will give us time to grab a drink at their bar and talk before the show. After the show the world is our oyster since we'll be downtown.
Please reach out to the host(s) if you have any questions or leave a comment. Until then I'll see you shiver with antici...pation!
RKO Army Website (link to tickets)
https://rkoarmy.com/event/rocky-horror-as220-thriller-tour/
Youtube (to see what you're getting yourself into haha)